JOEL SKINGLE

Woodlands Hotel Wedding Photographer

08/11/2021

Wedding Photography at Wedding Venue Woodlands Hotel by Woodland Hotel Luxury wedding photographer Joel Skingle.

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  • Some settings simply can’t be replicated, especially when they hold a lifetime of memoriesFor E, it was always about getting married in her mother’s garden; a place layered with memory, meaning, and home. And on a warm summer day, that vision unfolded with an ease that felt both deeply personal and beautifully refined.There is something undeniably special about countryside celebrations in England. Whether hosted at a private home, beneath a thoughtfully designed marquee, or within one of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful estates, these weddings often carry a softness that allows the day to breathe. Nothing feels forced; everything feels intentional.What I loved most was the atmosphere - relaxed, joyful, and effortlessly stylish. Editorial in its aesthetic, yet completely grounded in real moments. Proof that luxury doesn’t have to mean formal, and that the most timeless photographs are created when couples feel free to celebrate in a way that is entirely their own.If you’re planning a countryside wedding, trust that the setting is only the beginning; it’s the feeling of the day that will stay with you.Planner @northeastweddingplanner Makeup @makeup_by_kel_ 
Hairdresser @updodoll Caterer @boldon_farmhouse Celebrant @borderceremonies Gospel Choir @voicesofvirtuegospelchoir Hire Items @crosbyhire Linen @88eventscompany Marquee @haventide.events Photo Booth @essentialboothuk Video @adamchetterfilms Audio Guest Book @blossomtreehireco Shoes @perfectbridalco Bride @elaina_nk Fragrance @jomalonelondonEngland countryside wedding photographer
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  • There is something unmistakably stylish about a summer marquee wedding in the English countryside.Morning coats, champagne flowing, guests dressed with intention — timeless, but effortlessly modern.The groom’s party in tails set the tone: classic, confident, quietly editorial. Yet what made this wedding unforgettable wasn’t just how it looked — it was how it felt. Relaxed. Joyful. Completely alive.Because beautiful weddings shouldn’t feel staged.You can have the elegance, the countryside setting, the considered details — and still laugh through your portraits, still be present, still throw yourself onto the dance floor.I guide when needed, then step back; so your photographs feel as good as they look.Planning a stylish summer wedding? Marquee or countryside - if you want refined, natural imagery with real energy, you’re exactly where you should be.Now booking a limited number of summer dates.Bride @alicemcgon Groom @jimmymaccers96 Dress Boutique @santosyevanovios Designer @manugarciacostura Suits @affleckmoffat Hair @justine_thestudio Bouquets @dianakayeflorist Cake @the.artistic.baker Church Music @charleymusic_ Violin @chrisheron_ DJ @amvlivemusicYorkshire wedding photographer for stylish countryside celebrationsEditorial wedding photography for relaxed, fashion-forward couplesDocumenting refined weddings across Yorkshire and beyondMiddleton Lodge Estate wedding photographerTimeless imagery for impeccably styled weddings
  • Few venues shape a wedding day quite like Middleton Lodge Estate.Having photographed many celebrations here over the years; across both the Main House and the Fig House, I’ve come to appreciate how effortlessly the estate adapts to each couple. No two weddings feel alike, yet each carries the same sense of refinement, calm, and considered design.Z&W’s summer wedding unfolded with exactly that ease. Moments happening naturally, guests fully present, and a day that never felt overdirected; simply documented as it was, with an editorial perspective. It’s always a privilege to work alongside a team whose attention to detail allows couples to relax into their wedding, knowing everything is thoughtfully in hand.For couples choosing Middleton Lodge, you are selecting more than a beautiful setting; you are choosing a venue that understands how a wedding should feel.Bride @zaraclarex Groom @willykempton Venue @middletonlodge Dress @dottybridal Bridesmaids @prettylavishuk Necklace @tiffanyandco Shoes @charlottemillsshoes Suits @mossbros @groomformal Makeup @emilyjosephsbridalmakeup Hair @hairbyoliviajames Flowers @aelisabetflowers Aisle Runner @peartreelanestyling Stationery @inkandbarn Singer - Joy @bandsforhireagency Band @thewildeonesband @jonnyrossmusic Dog Nanny @bow_wow_vow Entertainment @theundercoverwaiters Photo Booth @valentinaphotobooth Lighting @avmatrix Coordinator @evieeviesingletonMiddleton Lodge Estate wedding photographer
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  • I was chatting with a couple on a discovery call recently, and they said something that really stayed with me. 
They loved that through my photographs they could feel the couple having fun. Yes the images are editorial and beautifully considered - designed to live on walls; but more than that, they show enjoyment, ease and connection.At Goldsborough Hall, space, calm, and personality came together, allowing the day to feel just as good as it looks.Venue @goldsboroughhall @goldsboroughweddings Dress @feathersandflorence Designer @andrea_hawkes_bridal Makeup @emilyrsmithmakeupartist Hair @hairby_ria Florals @riverandroseuk Shoes @zara Bridesmaids @prettylavishbridal Suits @charlestyrwhitt Cake @ggbakes_ Music @leonmarshallmusic Bride @francescajack_ Veil @tulleandflobridalGoldsborough Hall wedding photographer
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  • An evening shift in tone at Howsham Hall.
 A dress change into something shorter, black tie loosened just enough, Champagne uncorked at the front door - proof that luxury weddings don’t have to end quietly.Even in the most refined countryside settings, there’s space to play, to experiment, and to let personality take centre stage once the sun goes down.Editorial styling, direct flash, and a sense of celebration that feels effortless, modern, and unapologetically fun; exactly what this incredible Editorial was all about!Host @elevate_workshops Styling @storiesof_events Florist @emmacoxfloristry Venue @howshamhall @dinevenues Dress @edmondsonbridalcouture Hair & Makeup @daniellamakeuphair @haircreationsbycolette Stationery @lucymcspiritdesign Shoes @emmylondonofficial Accessories @gibsonbespoke Suit @dapperchapsformalwear Couple @hannahandjoe_Howsham Hall wedding photographer
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  • An intimate elopement at Swinton Estate, centred entirely on the two of them. 
Getting ready together, a ceremony held quietly in the drawing room, and time to wander the estate without rush; proof that an editorial, black-tie approach doesn’t mean formality or restraint. Style and atmosphere can exist alongside ease, laughter, and personality.When a wedding day is stripped back to what matters most, the photographs become relaxed, expressive, and beautifully honest, while still remaining considered and timeless.Venue @swintonestate Dress @annes_bridal_weddingsalon Designer @millanova Suit @cesaresumisura Bride @emriruna Groom @rizescuebi Celebrant @ceremonieswithrachaelSwinton Estate wedding photographer
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Joel Skingle

Joel Skingle is a timeless and romantic wedding photographer capturing authentic, soulful moments. Based in Richmond, North Yorkshire – available UK and worldwide.

Email: joel@joelskinglephotography.co.uk

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